Poverty Alleviation Grants

Last updated October 11, 2026

Grantable tracks 620 active poverty alleviation grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 13 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 273 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 620; from 517 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $8,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $40.6M; across 273 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 34 with a published date

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Saigh Foundation Bravo Grants The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Saigh Foundation Bravo Grants provide renewable scholarships of $12,000 per year to graduating high school seniors from the St. Louis metropolitan area who demonstrate significant financial need.	Not published	Up to $12K
Community Impact & Innovation Grants United Way of Chester County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Austin Futures Grants Austin Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Fund United Way of Central Illinois Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way's Community Fund is supported by the United Way Annual Campaign and is the primary way United Way invests in local programs aligned with community priorities and strategies.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CF/UWVFC's most well-known grantmaking initiative for well-established nonprofits with programs fostering community development.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Grants - Spring Cycle The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham offers competitive grants in various priority areas, focusing on equity, economic opportunity, and regional cooperation.	Not published	$5K – $75K
Residential Low-Income Weatherization Program (RLIWP) Graham County Electric Cooperative Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Rosewood Foundation Grant The Rosewood Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Rosewood Foundation, founded by Caroline Rose Hunt, aims to enhance the quality of life in the Dallas area through grants for arts, education, environmental conservation, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.	Not published	$3K – $10K
ToolBox Grants Program: Building Nonprofit Capacity to Combat Poverty in Our Neighborhoods Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Embrace Iowa Fund Iowa Association of Community Action Directors · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Embrace Iowa fund is an annual campaign by The Des Moines Register that provides grants to help Iowans with emergency expenses and basic needs.	Not published	Up to $500
Julia L. Grant Basic Human Needs Grant Sonoma County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Julia L. Grant Basic Human Needs Grant provides critical funding for nonprofit organizations in Sonoma County that support essential services such as food, shelter, and permanent housing for those in acute need.	Not published	Up to $30K
TCF General Grants The Community's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Grants provide support to initiatives that impact the residents of Delaware County, PA.	Not published	Varies
Nourishing Neighbor O Organics Fight Hunger Serve Hope Grant The Albertsons Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia.	Not published	Varies
Discretionary Grantmaking Programs The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation invites applications for its discretionary grantmaking programs, focusing on Community Economic Development, Education, Health, Arts & Culture, and Basic Needs.	Not published	Varies
CDBG Home Repair Bowling Green Community Development Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $20K Funds the repair or replacement of substandard systems for eligible households in Bowling Green. Eligible Improvements (Substandard Systems):	Rolling	Up to $20K
Community Services Block Grant Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Through annual awards to designated Community Action Agencies, CSBG funds alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Maryland by addressing the needs of low-income individuals in the areas of employment, education, better use of…	Not published	Varies
FACF: Community Grants - General Community Grants Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fremont Area Community Foundation offers General Community Grants to support nonprofit organizations addressing local needs in Newaygo County.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County · Foundation Not published · Varies The EFSP provides Sonoma County residents with one month of assistance in rent, mortgage, or a utility bill if they have verifiable COVID-19 related impact as of January 2023. This is a one-time, non-recurring program.	Not published	Varies
Marion Wm. & Alice Edwards Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Food Supplemental Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program) Also called by the federal name Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies To provide assistance to eligible households to increase food purchasing power. The benefits are issued through an electronic benefits transfer system that is accessed directly at point of sale (grocery store, supermarket, etc.)	Not published	Varies
CFEW Community Outreach Grants Catholic Foundation of Eastern Washington (CFEW) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The CFEW Community Outreach Grants support projects addressing the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of communities in Eastern Washington.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Nonprofit Grants Community Foundation of Merced County · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Blue Meridian Partners Grant Blue Meridian Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Blue Meridian Partners Grant aims to transform lives of young people and families in poverty by investing in scalable strategies that enhance economic and social mobility.	Not published	Varies
Valley Guardians Youth Scholarship & Empowerment Initiative Valley Guardians Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

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About poverty alleviation grants

Poverty alleviation grants fund programs that address both the immediate hardships and the root causes of poverty, from emergency assistance to long-term self-sufficiency services. The Community Services Block Grant, administered by HHS's Office of Community Services, is the central federal program dedicated to reducing the causes and conditions of poverty through a national network of Community Action Agencies. Foundations such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation and major community foundations also fund anti-poverty work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do poverty alleviation grants award?

Of the 620 poverty alleviation grants Grantable lists as of October 11, 2026, 273 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $8,000 and $100K. The largest is $3M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most poverty alleviation grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Pittsburgh Foundation (8), Citizens Energy Corporation (5), The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg (5), Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (4), and Legal Services Alabama Inc (4). In all, 517 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are poverty alleviation grants due?

Of 620 grants listed, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 34 have a published upcoming deadline, 152 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 414 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% fall in October–December.

What poverty alleviation grants are available?

Grants support emergency and crisis assistance, housing and utility help, nutrition, employment and education, financial coaching, and asset-building programs designed to move people toward self-sufficiency. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is the flagship federal anti-poverty program, complemented by other HHS and HUD funding and private foundation grants. Eligibility centers on serving people with low incomes.

Who funds poverty alleviation programs?

HHS's Office of Community Services administers the Community Services Block Grant specifically to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty, distributing funds to states, tribes, and over a thousand local Community Action Agencies. Private funders including the Annie E. Casey Foundation, community foundations, and United Way organizations also fund anti-poverty initiatives, alongside other federal safety-net programs.

How can a small nonprofit fund anti-poverty work?

Smaller organizations often access anti-poverty funding by partnering with their local Community Action Agency, which administers CSBG dollars, or by applying to community foundations and United Way chapters that fund local programs. Federal block grants usually flow through state and local intermediaries rather than directly to small nonprofits. Demonstrating clear outcomes and collaboration with established providers strengthens your case.

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